84th Flying Training Squadron

84th Flying Training Squadron
84th Flying Training Squadron T-6 Texan II
Active1942–1945; 1946–1987; 1990–1992; 1998 – 2012
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RolePilot Training
Part ofAir Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQLaughlin Air Force Base, Texas
EngagementsOperation Overlord
Operation Market Garden
Battle of the Bulge
Operation Plunder[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1]
Insignia
84th Flying Training Squadron emblem (modified 23 September 1998)[1]
84th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 26 August 1942)[2]

The 84th Flying Training Squadron was part of the United States Air Force 47th Flying Training Wing based at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. It operated Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft conducting flight training.

  1. ^ a b c Bailey, Carl E. (8 March 2010). "Factsheet 84 Flying Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  2. ^ Maurer, pp. 292–293